SENIOR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Job Summary:

The Senior Production Coordinator is a critical role responsible for overseeing the full product lifecycle, from initial concept to final delivery, with a primary focus on our Direct to Vendor (DTV) seasonal development. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a strong understanding of garment construction, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas manufacturers, ensuring clear and consistent communication to meet product specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Independently manage the complete product development calendar. Initiate proto requests, distribute tech packs, and communicate key deadlines to all vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
• Maintain the accuracy of all product information. Ensure all changes are accurately reflected in tech packs and effectively communicated across all platforms and to global partners.
• Oversee the entire sample process, from initiating internal sample requests with the in-house sample room and patternmakers to managing the organization and flow of all proto and SMS samples. This includes handling design handoffs and showroom shipments.
• Attend all fittings to proactively identify and resolve any issues related to fit or construction, ensuring product development stays on schedule.
• Manage WIP reporting for all proto and SMS sample delivery dates within the PLM system. Communicate sample readiness to cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance and training to assistants to support departmental goals and career growth. Complete additional tasks as directed by management.
• Be point person for sample room, i.e., timecards, PTO requests. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in product development or a similar production role, with proven experience working with overseas vendors.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and specifications, along with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar apparel systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy.
• A solution-oriented critical thinker who can anticipate and efficiently resolve issues.
• Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to perform efficiently with minimal supervision.
• This is a hybrid role requiring on-site work.

Physical Requirements: 

• This position is a full-time role that requires frequent use of a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Frequent sitting.
• Occasional standing, bending, stooping, and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.